Melamine Tableware
Whether for professional use on a buffet or in a restaurant, or for private use for picnics, children's snacks, camping... The advantages of melamine tableware are numerous and bring colour and originality to your table or buffet, thanks to the design of this tableware, which offers a wide variety of colours and looks. Please note that although melamine tableware is dishwasher safe, it is not suitable for use in a conventional oven or microwave. Melamine tableware is BPA free.
At Buffet Plus you will find melamine tableware for CHR that will add a decorative touch to your table setting. Melamine is a material that offers many advantages: choose the wood, slate, porcelain or mineral look to create your model of plate, bowl, cup, salad bowl or tray.
What is melamine tableware?
Melamine tableware is a type of tableware made from melamine resin, a plastic polymer valued for its durability and strength. It is a practical and durable option for many uses, combining lightness, strength and varied aesthetics. However, its use must be limited with regard to high temperatures in order to ensure the safety and longevity of the various pieces of this tableware and the health of the users.
Material: Melamine is an organic compound used to make strong, durable plastics. Melamine tableware is often made by combining melamine resin with paper or fabric fibres for added strength.
Durability: Highly resistant to impact, chipping and scratching, making it ideal for heavy use and less likely to break than ceramic or glass tableware.
Lightweight: Melamine tableware is lightweight, making it easy to handle, transport and stack. This is particularly useful in environments where dishes are frequently moved, such as canteens, restaurants, campsites and picnics.
Appearance: Available in a wide variety of colours, patterns and styles, often imitating the appearance of ceramic or porcelain, or other materials such as concrete, slate, wood, etc. It can be customised to meet specific design and branding requirements.
Maintenance: Easy to clean, generally dishwasher safe. Resists stains and odours, but it is recommended that abrasive cleaners not be used as they may damage the surface.
Temperature: Tolerates cold or moderately hot temperatures well, but it is not recommended to use it in the microwave or oven as it can warp and release chemicals at high temperatures.
Advantages of melamine tableware: Melamine tableware is ideal for environments where the tableware is subject to intensive and frequent use. It is less expensive than porcelain or glass tableware and offers excellent durability. Available in many styles and designs, it can be adapted to suit different themes or décors.
Disadvantages of melamine tableware: It is not suitable for use in ovens and microwaves, as it can release chemicals when exposed to very high temperatures, requiring special care during cleaning and use.
Recommended use: Very popular in restaurants and cafeterias, school canteens and fast-food outlets due to its durability and resistance, it is also ideal for families with children, outside dining and picnics. This crockery is also perfect for large receptions, buffets and parties where sturdiness is a must.
Melamine tableware from Buffet Plus
At Buffet Plus you will find a wide range of melamine tableware. You will also find the CHR accessories to suit your needs.
Melamine plates and trays: round or square, flat or hollow, available in many colours and sizes. You will easily find the right one for your establishment.
Melamine bowls and salad bowls: Buffet Plus models are versatile and adapt to all the uses you want to make of them.
Melamine accessories and stands: melamine pastry trays, cutlery, cake trays, sushi trays, mini ashtrays sold in sets, displays, choose melamine accessories to improve the service and decoration of your restaurant.
Melamine cups: offer your customers high quality melamine coffee cups, available on Buffet Plus.
Aperitif set, egg cup set and other table accessories.
The advantages of melamine for your CHR tableware
Melamine is a material consisting of a particle board on which a melamine resin decoration imitating wood, slate or porcelain is glued. You can find melamine covered tables in the kitchen or in other rooms. Why choose melamine tableware? Quite simply to benefit from its many advantages:
Solidity: as you know, crockery tends to be mistreated in restaurant kitchens. Moreover, by choosing this material, you ensure that your CHR equipment is highly resistant and very solid. In fact, melamine is not afraid of breaking.
An affordable cost: aesthetic, resistant, melamine is no less affordable. In fact, it is much cheaper than porcelain or glass.
Easy to clean: melamine tableware is particularly easy to clean for CHR. In addition, the plates, bowls, trays and other accessories offered by Buffet Plus are all dishwasher-safe, which saves you a lot of time.
A variety of looks: thanks to melamine, you can enjoy CHR tableware with a wood, slate, porcelain or mineral look. Moreover, thanks to the wide range of finishes available, it is easy to find the right accessory, plate or tray to match your table decoration.
Melamine tableware is not microwave safe and does not contain PBA. On our website you will also find melamine cups, a selection of ashtrays, often sold in sets for small sizes, bowls and items with a colour or relief pattern, a wood, mineral or slate look... each collection or range presents a wide variety of sizes and items. All the details of each reference by clicking on the product small picture. The Asia collection, in red and black, is particularly appreciated for the presentation of Asian cuisine, as is the Bamboo collection, in bamboo or bamboo leaf look.
Melamine tableware is no longer just for camping and picnics! It can be found on tables at home and in all professional catering environments thanks to its many advantages: solidity and variety of patterns, colours and finishes.
Buffet-Plus does not offer melamine lunch boxes, but stainless-steel lunch boxes, which we invite you to discover for your take-away meals! Buffet-Plus does not offer melamine glass, but transparent or coloured glasses and cups in Tritan, which is also a BPA-free material.
Is melamine tableware safe for hot food?
Melamine tableware is generally safe for hot food, but there are some precautions to take to ensure safe use: temperature limits and usage recommendations should be followed. Melamine tableware offers many advantages in terms of durability, but it should not be used at very high temperatures. To ensure food safety, it is important to choose melamine products that meet safety standards and to follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Maximum temperature: Melamine can generally withstand temperatures up to around 70°C. It is therefore suitable for serving hot food, but not for cooking or reheating. Exposure to high temperatures, such as those reached in an oven or microwave, can cause melamine to decompose and release potentially harmful chemicals. Melamine should not be used in microwaves or ovens. Extreme heat can also cause cracking, warping or the release of formaldehyde, a harmful chemical. Melamine tableware is suitable for serving soups, hot drinks and other hot foods, but it is important to check the manufacturer's recommendations to ensure that the specific product has been designed for this purpose.
Food safety standards: Make sure that the melamine tableware you use meets the food safety standards set by regulatory organisations such as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the United States or the health authorities in your country, such as Anses, DGS and DGCCRF in France. High quality products from reputable manufacturers are usually tested to ensure that they do not release harmful substances into food.
Advantages of melamine tableware
- Lightweight: Easy to handle, which is convenient for use in restaurants and buffets.
- Durable: Resistant to knocks and chips, reducing the risk of injury and replacement costs.
- Aesthetic: Available in a wide range of colours, looks and patterns.
Disadvantages of melamine tableware:
- Temperature limits: Cannot be used for cooking or reheating in a microwave or oven.
- Risk of degradation: At very high temperatures, melamine may decompose and release toxic chemicals.
Delivery times: Buffet Plus will dispatch your order within 24 to 48 hours if the product is in stock, otherwise it will generally take 10 working days. Free delivery in Metropolitan France for orders over 300 euros VAT Excl., or collection at our plant with an appointment (we do not have a retail shop).